Flies are generally drawn to foul odors like garbage, rotting foods, waste, and dirty drains. Flies are also attracted to outdoor lighting, and can enter a home through broken screens or entry points.

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Apple cider vinegar traps fruit flies when mixed with dish soap. Cleaning your trash can regularly and rinsing food residue from containers prevents odors that attract fruit flies. Scented liners and ...

Pests aren't just a concern to be managed in your garden. When it's hot, especially during late summer and fall, flies will be looking for shelter from the coming cold weather. Only a handful of the ...